Vintage Aviator Child

Vintage aviator child cross stitch pattern with earthy tones and nostalgic charm for embroidery lovers Description Bring timeless charm to your stitching with this vintage-inspired cross stitch pattern, featuring a young child dressed in classic aviator gear. The design captures the wide-eyed wonder of childhood, with beautifully detailed goggles, coat, and boots rendered in warm sepia tones. Ideal for nostalgic decorators or anyone who loves capturing quiet, storybook moments in thread, this pattern evokes a sense of imagination and vintage adventure. The subtle palette and soft details make it a captivating centerpiece for your embroidery wall. Whether you're an experienced stitcher or just getting started, you'll love the ease of following this detailed design. Use it to create a standout gift, a nursery feature, or a unique handmade display for your home. Pattern Details Design Area: 180 x 300 stitches (12.86 x 21.43 inches on 14-count Aida) Fabric: 14 Count Aida (recommended) but can be stitched on any fabric count of your choice. Just remember to adjust the fabric size and number of threads used accordingly / to your preference. Stitch Types: Full cross stitches only Colors Required: 28 DMC colors Color Palette: Warm earthy tones with soft neutrals for a vintage, nostalgic mood What’s Included - PDF Full-color chart with DMC color codes - PDF Black & white chart with DMC color codes - PDF optimized for Pattern Keeper - SVG Pattern files in color and black & white Why You’ll Love This Pattern - Easy to follow and relaxing to stitch - Beautiful as a gift or framed home decor - Captures a heartwarming vintage aesthetic - Includes multiple chart options for all preferences - Perfect for nostalgic or storytelling-themed spaces Skill Level Suitable for all skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced Instant Download This cross stitch pattern PDF is available instantly after purchase via download — no physical product will be shipped. Some common Cross Stitch Terminology Aida – the most popular fabric to use for cross stitch with brands including DMC, Zweigart and Charles Craft. Threads are woven evenly to form squares and the most popular counts are 14 and 16 (see Count below) Back Stitch – a method of stitching to outline a cross stitch piece, usually in a dark colour. Beads – can be stitched onto a project to add depth, colour and detail. Blending – (also called Tweeding) using two or more colours of thread (usually one strand of each) in the same needle at the same time to blend the colours together when stitching. Confetti – single stitches of different colours looking like little confetti being thrown! Chart – the cross stitch pattern to work from when stitching. Count – the number of holes per inch. Often you will hear ’14 count’ meaning 14 holes (or squares) in one inch of the fabric. Counted Cross Stitch – the fabric is plain and you use a printed or digital pattern as a guide to help you place each stitch. DMC – one of the most popular brands of thread (or floss) used for embroidery and cross stitch. It comes in hundreds of different colours and effects. © Copyright littlethingsbyjoe By purchasing this cross stitch pattern you agree to use these patterns solely for your own crafting projects. Any copying, sharing or selling of the digital files is prohibited.